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Essex House and Tavern

Property class: 2
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A room with a Christmas tree, a chandelier, a dining table, and a leather sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a red and white facade, a covered front porch, and a visible staircase leading to the second floor.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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138 Cross Street, Island Pond, VT, 05846
  • Place, Island Pond Historical Society Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Pond Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Pond Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Willoughby - 28 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 30 min drive - 24.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Branches Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • Hobo's Cafe
  • ‪Kingdom Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jesse's Little Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clyde River Hotel Bar - ‬1 min walk

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Essex House and Tavern to the airport?

Essex House and Tavern is 27.1 mi (40-min drive) away from the Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essex House and Tavern?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essex House and Tavern on Oct 30, 2026 start from $132, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Essex House and Tavern have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essex House and Tavern.

How close is Essex House and Tavern to the beach?

This hotel is 15.1 mi (33-min drive) from South Beach and 15.5 mi (24-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essex House and Tavern offer free breakfast?

Essex House and Tavern does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Essex House and Tavern?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Essex House and Tavern?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Essex House and Tavern?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Essex House and Tavern have a pool?

Essex House and Tavern does not have a pool.

Does Essex House and Tavern have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Essex House and Tavern have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essex House and Tavern to downtown Brighton?

Essex House and Tavern is 0.2 mi away from Island Pond.

Essex House and Tavern Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Music in the tavern !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute place to stay , owners are new and are trying to vamp things up ! would highly recommend for a solo traveler !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean quite staff was very friendly. Great 1 night stay. The $15 breakfast buffet was all you could eat and they kept fresh food coming out constantly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because you’re staying in a room above a working tavern the rooms are considerably smaller than normal hotels. But it was clean. We had everything we needed even though it was a tiny bit cramped. Staff was excellent. The bar and restaurant downstairs had wonderful food and very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool place. Probably not for everyone's taste, it is a genuinely vintage rooming house -- a throwback to an earlier, simpler time. The owners live onsite and are extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lg room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. Owner Joesph and his nephew Jay greeted me at the front desk. Offered to help me with bags to my room. Took me to my room to make sure everything was good. Room was clean and well appointed. The onsite tavern was top notch with a bunch of locals. Lots of beer and great food. Book here and you won’t be disappointed. Gas station across street for quick fill up before getting on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy and quick check in/out. Room and furnishings are updated and everything was super clean! Ice cold air conditioning. Comfortable Sleep Number bed in our king suite! Coffee maker wouldn’t brew, not a huge issue at all. Everything was excellent, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property may best support snowmobilers in the Winter, who are only seeking refuge from the cold. It ultimately seemed like a low staff issue. There was no front desk personnel upon check-in, as the young lady was also the bartender in the adjoining tavern. The ‘suite’ was home to a hodgepodge of random furniture, to include excess banquet chairs in the living room. The shower was barely large enough to close the curtain while using. There was random furniture in the hall, potential excess or looking to add to the interior yard sale. Checked out after one night, accepting the loss and cutting vacation short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We called as we were arriving in late and it wasn't an issue. The room was clean and we appreciated the architecture and original appearance of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026